Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
HO EOR CLARK Co., KAN.
The Banner County Of
the Southwest,
And the Beautiful Booming City
Of Ashland.

Clark countyi is one of the southern tier OF
counties Its west line is 10S miles from
the west line OF the state. Its altitude is
22)0 feet, and its area 1.00G square miles. Its
incubation over 1000. The soil varies; being
a rich black and mulatto loan several feet
in depth. No richer soil can be found than
is in the valleys of Clark county. All crops
grow successfully. The health of the county
is unsurpassed. The society Is first class, and
strangers find a warm welcome among them.
Ashland, the county seat, Is centrally locat-
ed. Is not yet years old, end has popu
lation of more than LOO people
and is increasing rapidly. improvements of
all kinds are under way and in contempla
ton Solid brick blocks will be built during
the summer Water works will be planted
IN ninety days, a company having formed
for that purpose. The near approach of rail-
roads is another assurance Of still greater
prosperity. The grading is now under way
for two railroads within the county.
Prices on lands are low, as VIII be seen by
the following short list, which we give as
guide to prices:
No. 50. 100 acres S miles from Ashland, q
dark loan soil. nerrly all pillow land, balance
NOW land Price $780, part cash
No. l19 $50 acres 10 miles from Ashland,
20 acres in cultivation, large sod house of 8
rooms, stables, cow sheds sc. lGO acres and
3 wire fence. Fine valley land with running
water Price $500; $500 cash, balance in
5 years.
No. lbs. 2f0 acres miles from Ashland,
very good tract of land; no improvements
except about 20 acres of breaking. Price
$500
No. al. $50 acres miles from Ashland
abundance Of spring water and shade, 100
acres under , wire fence. All fine land.
Price 1920, $500 cash and balance IN
years.
No. IA. 100 acres l mile from Ashland
p -,ina yeln
to make q home. Price $1,000.
No. 145 100 acres II miles from Ash
land. Fine land. Price $1,000.
No. I46 100 acres LIZ miles from Ashland.
IL acres under cultivation, nice smooth land,
good well OF water. Price $500.
No. $50. 100 acres 1-2 mile from Ashland.
This piece is the most elegant and DESTROYS
residence property adjacent to the city and
can be used in 5 acre tracts TO good advant-
age Price $50 per acre, and Will bring 500
inside of 80 days.
We have many pieces of land which we are
Offering in large or small bodies at prices
ranging from 81 to s. per acre; also ave a
large list of city property, business lots on
Nam street ranging in price from 5000 TO
$500, residence lots from $50 to Sl2o per lot,
lots being 25xl42 feet. Now is the best time
TO secure property in Ashland and Clark
county, as prices are bound to advance . to
SO per cent in 80 days. Come and investigate
for yourself.
In conclusion would say that we viii pay
the expenses of any persons who are induced
TO come here through our representations
and do not find the statements made by Us
true. By permission we give the following
references: The Clark County Bank, the
State Bank, the Winton & Deming State
Bank. of Ashland, Kansas, and the First
National Bank, of Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Small maps and any information desired
will be cheerfully given by addressing